Voodoo to the rescue?

All's fair in warfare. The Karnataka Congress has accused the Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S) of unleashing black magic on the party and its members. The facts are: JD(S) had been occupying the old Congress office in Bengaluru for years but after a legal battle, its chief, H D Deve Gowda, was asked to vacate the office. Thereafter, local Congress workers claimed that when the JD(S) moved out, they found bangles, lemons and bottles strewn all around. As things stand, the party has decided to perform a puja to allay fears of workers. Meanwhile, Deve Gowda has been quoted in the media saying: "Congress must understand people like me have seen ups and downs. I won't stoop to such levels."